12/31/2022 0 Comments Identify hammond organs![]() ![]() ![]() Just like with an electric guitar, at least half of the sound is the amp you use. Speaking of Leslies: I had said before that the C-3 is my dream organ, and while that is true, that's only part of the dream. There was no way I would leave empty handed. I had driven 200 miles one way to pick this organ up, sight unseen. However, the mice did attack the green felt dust cover on the tone generator, which seemed like a good compromise. Though, mouse feces were present, I found no damaged wiring upon initial inspection. Most of the wiring and mechanical parts seemed to be pretty well preserved. The internals however, were fairly well preserved, as they kept the back on the whole time. Two decades of neglect and being left uncovered in a warehouse in the middle of the desert left the keys and controls excessively dirty. Some case parts were splitting and/or separating as well. ![]() Part of the original shellac had dissolved(?) Where it had gotten the most sun exposure. While more or less in tact, the cabinet woodwork was severely dried out and sun bleached. It was found in a warehouse where it had spent the last two decades in less than careful storage. The organ was in Southern California, so I made a day trip to pick it up. Here is the C-3 on day and at the location I picked it up. ![]()
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